You need to find out the brand name of those SF gummy bears or I will hunt you down.  :-)) Do they have no carbs at all?  I’m suspicious, but desperate. — -jennifer  low-carbing 190/161/125 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -quick. Probably didn’t make but 10 worms. On the other hand, I went to the store and for $2.50 can get a whole pound of sugar free gummy bears that taste a whole lot better (at least has different flavors…getting real tired of "jello" flavors). Don’t get me wrong, Melissa 210/206/120 since 1/1/99 Gummy Worm recipe one large box of sugarfree Jello, any flavor (or 2 small boxes) 4 envelopes Knox unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup water Combine above ingredients in a pan until blended.  Heat over medium heat until dissolved.  Pour into molds or on a plate. Cool for twenty minutes.  If using plate method when gummies are cooled roll and cut in —  "There’s a seeker born every minute."

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I got them at a grocery store in the bulk section. Next time I go, I’ll take a look and ask the produce guy if he has any info about them. Well, the nutrition information card said no carbs, but you’re not the only one who is suspicious. Since they didn’t come out of a bag, I really have no way of knowing if they truly are sugar free. It also makes me suspicious because someone in another post (sorry, I forgot who) said that she didn’t like the taste of sugar free gummy bears, and I could not tell the difference *at all*. These tasted really good. Hmm. I’ll have to do some more investigating. Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? I’ll let you know if I find the name. Melissa 210/204/120 since 1/1/99 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -You need to find out the brand name of those SF gummy bears or I will hunt you down.  :-)) Do they have no carbs at all?  I’m suspicious, but desperate. — -jennifer low-carbing 190/161/125

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Ummmm, I didn’t write that. Melissa – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – <snip 8 packets Equal or Sweet-One (or 1/4 cup Splenda.  Saccharin is     too bitter for this recipe) i can’t stress this enough!  chocolate and saccharine don’t go together.  i tried making something and now i get queasy at the thought of chocolate (hey! maybe that’s okay! Sue G. 158 when started Atkins/152/126

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I guess this is another YMMV-type thing. I made them for my husband for the first time last night. He (or really =we=, since I had a little bit, too) found them very good. Neither of us like the flavor of the sugar free gummy bears. But I made a recipe of this in strawberry, and it was delicious. Instead of cooling it on a plate I used a 6" X 10" glass baking dish, and then cut it into little pieces about 1" square. That made it seem like an awful lot of candy. Someday soon I want to do some in lemon. My favorite candy was always lemon drops, and it’s the only sweet I really miss. Maybe this will take care of that craving. Nadine – Atkid since 11/30/98 194/180/160 (first goal – by May 3rd) You’re invited to visit Our Little Corner of the Internet http://www.ourlittlecorner.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I find this gummy worm recipe just does not make very much, especially given the cost. I mean, about $1 for good jello, and a little over $1 for unflavored, and it only made enough to fill a small salad plate. I cut those into worms, but between dh and me, they were gone pretty quick. Probably didn’t make but 10 worms. On the other hand, I went to the store and for $2.50 can get a whole pound of sugar free gummy bears that taste a whole lot better (at least has different flavors…getting real tired of "jello" flavors). Don’t get me wrong, these gummys are good, just a bit expensive to make. Melissa

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Ummmm, I didn’t write that.

just a leftover attribution line. I followed your Fifty-50 post, and she didn’t take your attribution line out, though your text was cut. <snip 8 packets Equal or Sweet-One (or 1/4 cup Splenda.  Saccharin is     too bitter for this recipe) i can’t stress this enough!  chocolate and saccharine don’t go together.  i tried making something and now i get queasy at the thought of chocolate (hey! maybe that’s okay!

–                 "There’s a seeker born every minute."

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*Nothing* goes with saccharin IMHO! — Debbie Cusick I plan to be a procrastinator some day if I ever get around to it. Check out the asdlc FAQ at: http://www.grossweb.com/asdlc/index.htm – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – i can’t stress this enough!  chocolate and saccharine don’t go together

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squares are a good idea.  but i’d like to find those sf gummy bears.  these tasted too much like jello to me.  and i still have some in the fridge.  i just didn’t like em all that much and I agree, they were expensive to make. Sue G. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I guess this is another YMMV-type thing. I made them for my husband for the first time last night. He (or really =we=, since I had a little bit, too) found them very good. Neither of us like the flavor of the sugar free gummy bears. But I made a recipe of this in strawberry, and it was delicious. Instead of cooling it on a plate I used a 6" X 10" glass baking dish, and then cut it into little pieces about 1" square. That made it seem like an awful lot of candy. Someday soon I want to do some in lemon. My favorite candy was always lemon drops, and it’s the only sweet I really miss. Maybe this will take care of that craving. Nadine – Atkid since 11/30/98 194/180/160 (first goal – by May 3rd) You’re invited to visit Our Little Corner of the Internet http://www.ourlittlecorner.com I find this gummy worm recipe just does not make very much, especially given the cost. I mean, about $1 for good jello, and a little over $1 for unflavored, and it only made enough to fill a small salad plate. I cut those into worms, but between dh and me, they were gone pretty quick. Probably didn’t make but 10 worms. On the other hand, I went to the store and for $2.50 can get a whole pound of sugar free gummy bears that taste a whole lot better (at least has different flavors…getting real tired of "jello" flavors). Don’t get me wrong, these gummys are good, just a bit expensive to make. Melissa

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Oh, they were in the little bins that you scoop out yourself and they weigh at the register?  Hmmm, I’ll check my grocery store. — -jennifer  low-carbing 190/161/125 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I got them at a grocery store in the bulk section. Next time I go, I’ll take a look and ask the produce guy if he has any info about them.

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Oh, they were in the little bins that you scoop out yourself and they weigh at the register?  

Yep! That’s why I didn’t know the name brand. Also, do you have a Mr. Bulky’s in your mall (or other bulk store)? They always have a big variety of sf candy. They probably  have gummy bears and you could probably get the nutrition info from an employee to make sure they are also carb free. Melissa 210/204/120 since 1/1/99

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Yep, that’s where I found them, too. BTW, I’m the one who said that my DH and I didn’t care for the sugar-free gummy bears. Maybe I should clarify that and say that we never really cared for any type of gummy candies, even back when we could eat the regular stuff. So you couldn’t prove it by us that the ones we bought as "sugar free" really were. We just assumed we could believe the sign. (May have been a big mistake — who knows?) But we do love the gummy candies made from the "gummy worm" recipe. Nadine – Atkid since 11/30/98 194/180/160 (first goal – by May 3rd) You’re invited to visit Our Little Corner of the Internet http://www.ourlittlecorner.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Oh, they were in the little bins that you scoop out yourself and they weigh at the register?  Hmmm, I’ll check my grocery store.

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I dont know the carb count..but a co worker of mine brought in sugar free Jellie Bellies..those gourmet jelly beans…… They were very good…and each one was individually wrapped..no lie…I think they dietetic because you have to unwrap them..you dont eat them as quickly! 5′6" 312-250-160? ( Longing to be the woman I was, not the woman I could be! ) 1999 My Millenium Makeover In Progress Just Me,  Lisa. "I’m not fat..I’m big boned!" -Eric Cartman- *SouthPark* PCOS the Silent Disease << http://www.pcosupport.org

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Yes, most commercial sugar-free candy is extremely high in carbs. That’s why I stick with what I make myself although it is a pain sometimes. — Debbie Cusick I plan to be a procrastinator some day if I ever get around to it. Check out the asdlc FAQ at: http://www.grossweb.com/asdlc/index.htm

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Ugh… I’d be *really* suspicious if i were you.  I went to the bulk candy store in our mall today and they had sugar free gummi bears…yay!!  They also had the nutritional info. card on the bin… for 100 grams (about 3.5 oz…a good handful size) it was over 75 carbs…boo!!

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While at the store, I found sf gummy bears in the bulk section. It had a nutritiion label that said  carb free.

Oh Boy.. i’m gonna have to go to the store..CANDY FIX!!!!! Tamera "Do you have a point other than the one on top of your head?"

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Jamie, What type of carb count are in a piece, do you know?  I’m sure I could do my own research, but I thought I would ask. Julie H. in Vermont – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Lynne’s chocolate is much better, although some people who prefer milk chocolate find it too dark and add extra butter or cocoa butter. 1 oz unsweetened chocolate 2 tbs unsalted butter 1 tbs heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla 1 oz macadamia nuts 8 packets Equal or Sweet-One (or 1/4 cup Splenda.  Saccharin is    too bitter for this recipe) Melt chocolate and butter, stir in cream, vanilla and sweetener Fold in crushed nuts.  Pour into foil-lined container.  Chill.

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<snip 8 packets Equal or Sweet-One (or 1/4 cup Splenda.  Saccharin is     too bitter for this recipe)

i can’t stress this enough!  chocolate and saccharine don’t go together.  i tried making something and now i get queasy at the thought of chocolate (hey! maybe that’s okay! Sue G. 158 when started Atkins/152/126

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I find this gummy worm recipe just does not make very much, especially given the cost. I mean, about $1 for good jello, and a little over $1 for unflavored, and it only made enough to fill a small salad plate. I cut those into worms, but between dh and me, they were gone pretty quick. Probably didn’t make but 10 worms. On the other hand, I went to the store and for $2.50 can get a whole pound of sugar free gummy bears that taste a whole lot better (at least has different flavors…getting real tired of "jello" flavors). Don’t get me wrong, these gummys are good, just a bit expensive to make. Melissa 210/206/120 since 1/1/99 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Gummy Worm recipe one large box of sugarfree Jello, any flavor (or 2 small boxes) 4 envelopes Knox unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup water Combine above ingredients in a pan until blended.  Heat over medium heat until dissolved.  Pour into molds or on a plate. Cool for twenty minutes.  If using plate method when gummies are cooled roll and cut in —            "There’s a seeker born every minute."

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Fifty/50 Sugar Free Chocolate Bars (the little ones that come in a little bag): DON’T DO IT!!!! Eewwwww! These things  were horrible. The first bite didn’t taste so bad, but after I chewed it a few times it got this really bad taste. While at the store, I found sf gummy bears in the bulk section.

Lynne’s chocolate is much better, although some people who prefer milk chocolate find it too dark and add extra butter or cocoa butter. 1 oz unsweetened chocolate 2 tbs unsalted butter 1 tbs heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla 1 oz macadamia nuts 8 packets Equal or Sweet-One (or 1/4 cup Splenda.  Saccharin is     too bitter for this recipe) Melt chocolate and butter, stir in cream, vanilla and sweetener Fold in crushed nuts.  Pour into foil-lined container.  Chill. Gummy Worm recipe one large box of sugarfree Jello, any flavor (or 2 small boxes) 4 envelopes Knox unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup water Combine above ingredients in a pan until blended.  Heat over medium heat until dissolved.  Pour into molds or on a plate. Cool for twenty minutes.  If using plate method when gummies are cooled roll and cut in —                 "There’s a seeker born every minute."

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I tried several new things recently. Wanna hear about them? Well, I’m going to tell you anyway! Wasa Fiber Ryes: Yummy! I thought it would taste like crap because I hate rye and everyone has been saying they are like roof shingles. I thought they were great! It just tasted like a sesame cracker to me, and I love sesame crackers. Also, I just put a little chive and onion cream chese on it. It was so good!! I’ll have to try not to O.D. on them! Fifty/50 Sugar Free Chocolate Bars (the little ones that come in a little bag): DON’T DO IT!!!! Eewwwww! These things  were horrible. The first bite didn’t taste so bad, but after I chewed it a few times it got this really bad taste. Is it just me? I guess I was expecting too much from sugarless chocolate that is less than 2 grams for each bar. A good carb deal, I guess, if you really need chocolate and you can stand the taste! While at the store, I found sf gummy bears in the bulk section. It had a nutritiion label that said  carb free. I just hope someone didn’t put regular ones in there!! Anyway, they were really good. Kinda hard to chew through, so you  have to eat them slowly. Sorry, I don’t have a brand name for you. Just wanted to share my find! Just wanted to share. Melissa 210/203/120 since 1/1/99

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have you ever had gallbladder surgery?  i know a lot of folks (myself included at first) get diarrea (sp?) because of the lack of bile shots the gallbladder so wonderfully contributed.  because of surgery, i added a fiber supplement, metamucel psyllium caplets.  they really helped bulk things up a lot.  hope that helps.

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Hi I just wanted to see if anyone else has had any problems like mine. Whenever I go into Ketosis basically – I get diarrhoea – I never get constipated on Atkins – Have got an appt with my Doctor on Thurs anyway for a check up for PCOS so am intending to ask her then. It’s just really annoying as I have to go about 30 mins after eating and it doesn’t affect my loss in anyway. Just wondering if I might be overdoing the water – I drink between 2 to 3 litres a day + herbal teas and decaff coffee(3 cups max). I don’t take any fibre supplements, just a multi vitamin and if I eat any wheat (bread etc) then I get really, really bad IBS. Anyone else have any probs like this or am I going to pop my clogs with bowel cancer or something equally cheery??? — Elise http://uk.photos.yahoo.com/elisebutt

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You might try a fiber supplement, interestingly they work both to firm up loose stools and loosen dry ones.  The intestines work best with a steady supply of fiber. | Hi | I just wanted to see if anyone else has had any problems like mine. | Whenever I go into Ketosis basically – I get diarrhoea – I never get | constipated on Atkins – Have got an appt with my Doctor on Thurs | anyway for a check up for PCOS so am intending to ask her then. | | It’s just really annoying as I have to go about 30 mins after eating | and it doesn’t affect my loss in anyway. Just wondering if I might be | overdoing the water – I drink between 2 to 3 litres a day + herbal | teas and decaff coffee(3 cups max). I don’t take any fibre | supplements, just a multi vitamin and if I eat any wheat (bread etc) | then I get really, really bad IBS. | | Anyone else have any probs like this or am I going to pop my clogs | with bowel cancer or something equally cheery???

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Could you be getting too much sugar alcohol? I doubt the ketosis is causing it.  To achieve ketosis you are probably eating something new, which your body doesn’t like.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi I just wanted to see if anyone else has had any problems like mine. Whenever I go into Ketosis basically – I get diarrhoea – I never get constipated on Atkins – Have got an appt with my Doctor on Thurs anyway for a check up for PCOS so am intending to ask her then. It’s just really annoying as I have to go about 30 mins after eating and it doesn’t affect my loss in anyway. Just wondering if I might be overdoing the water – I drink between 2 to 3 litres a day + herbal teas and decaff coffee(3 cups max). I don’t take any fibre supplements, just a multi vitamin and if I eat any wheat (bread etc) then I get really, really bad IBS. Anyone else have any probs like this or am I going to pop my clogs with bowel cancer or something equally cheery??? — Elise http://uk.photos.yahoo.com/elisebutt

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I just wanted to see if anyone else has had any problems like mine. Whenever I go into Ketosis basically – I get diarrhoea – I never get constipated on Atkins

Welcome to ketosis.  Have you stayed in ketosis for at least two weeks to see that this early effect is temporary?  Have you moved on to OWL and seen that this early effect is temporary Have got an appt with my Doctor on Thurs anyway for a check up for PCOS so am intending to ask her then.

That’s nice but lots of doctors are clueless about Atkins. Unless your doc knows that the early effects last maybe two weeks, his/her advice won’t be of much use.  Then again having that knowledge will suggest cluefullness. Anyone else have any probs like this or am I going to pop my clogs with bowel cancer or something equally cheery???

So many it seems like half of all Atkids get this standard early temporary effect.  No way two weeks of temporary effects will have a long term effect.

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Hi I just wanted to see if anyone else has had any problems like mine. Whenever I go into Ketosis basically – I get diarrhoea – I never get constipated on Atkins – Have got an appt with my Doctor on Thurs anyway for a check up for PCOS so am intending to ask her then.

Well, finally. I thought it was just me who had this problem.  I keep reading about constipation problems while on Atkins and this is the first I’ve seen of someone who has the opposite problem just like me.  :) It’s just really annoying as I have to go about 30 mins after eating and it doesn’t affect my loss in anyway. Just wondering if I might be overdoing the water – I drink between 2 to 3 litres a day + herbal teas and decaff coffee(3 cups max). I don’t take any fibre supplements, just a multi vitamin and if I eat any wheat (bread etc) then I get really, really bad IBS.

I don’t have IBS but I do drink lots and lots of water. I think the other responses you have received are probably correct.  This will be my first week of OWL and am waiting eagerly to see if the poop issues resolve themselves as Doug has mentioned.  If not, I’ll just incorporate a fiber supplement once I’m done navigating the wide field of available ones. Just glad I wasn’t the only one. — Felicia D. 210/195/140 since: 4/1/2005 monthly goal: 8 lbs.

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My sister had the same problem but the answer turned out to be the low carb candy she thought was harmless.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just wanted to see if anyone else has had any problems like mine. Whenever I go into Ketosis basically – I get diarrhoea – I never get constipated on Atkins Welcome to ketosis.  Have you stayed in ketosis for at least two weeks to see that this early effect is temporary?  Have you moved on to OWL and seen that this early effect is temporary Have got an appt with my Doctor on Thurs anyway for a check up for PCOS so am intending to ask her then. That’s nice but lots of doctors are clueless about Atkins. Unless your doc knows that the early effects last maybe two weeks, his/her advice won’t be of much use.  Then again having that knowledge will suggest cluefullness. Anyone else have any probs like this or am I going to pop my clogs with bowel cancer or something equally cheery??? So many it seems like half of all Atkids get this standard early temporary effect.  No way two weeks of temporary effects will have a long term effect.

That’s the thing – I should have mentioned that I did Atkins for a year until last summer when I went to Barcelona for a holiday and then Paris and it was really hard getting extra veggies as we ate out all the time – everything seemed to be potato, pasta or rice based and I was getting peed off with eating the most boring things on the menu so I quit basically. Finally got around to going back on Atkins – definitely going to stick this time – can’t afford any more holidays after this next one in California, where I can’t foresee a problem with  eating out. Anyway I had the problem throughout the year that I was on Atkins – probably why I lost so much so easily – LOL!! I don’t tend to overdo the sugar-free candy too much as they really aggravate it and then I can’t be more than  a 15 min brisk walk from the loo, or I’m in trouble Actually I thought today wasn’t too bad as I only had time for a couple of boiled eggs before we went out for the day, then only had time for a quick cup of coffee until we got home at 6ish. Then I had a normal dinner – Steak & salad – whoosh – off to the loo again – sigh!! I used to take fibre tablets last year as well and they had absolutely no effect either way. Elise

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I just wanted to see if anyone else has had any problems like mine. Whenever I go into Ketosis basically – I get diarrhoea – I never get constipated on Atkins Welcome to ketosis.  Have you stayed in ketosis for at least two weeks to see that this early effect is temporary? Anyway I had the problem throughout the year that I was on Atkins

A year is a very different issue than the usual Induction loosness. Another thing to check: Did you stay on Indcution?  Moving up the carb ladder to find your CCLL is another thing that helps resolve the issue. If you did spend the week out of ketosis to find your CCLL, then it will be harder.  I think this is caused "dumping syndrome". The initial approach is to keep a log of what you eat and when you have loose bowel movements.  Try to figure out some combination that causes.  For a while I had the problem around once every other week and logging showed that it was a combination of pork plus hot pepper plus high salt that did it for me.  I stopped salting any pork meal and it almost never happens any more.  For you it might be a single common food or a common combination.

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Due to incompetent cervix I lost a baby at 21 weeks 1 1/2 years ago. I have never had an abortion,been exposed to DES or anything, I am pretty sure its hormonal. I am finally pregnant again (have PCOS) and had a cerclage put in at about 14 weeks. I am now at 22 weeks, the stitch is in good shape but I have funnelled (spelling?:) all the way up to the first stitch and they say I have 1.7 cm left of cervix- where it is stitched only, and the baby’s side of the cervix is open 2cm. (cm right?)I have no bleeding or pain other then a few little pinches here and there, I am on complete bedrest (have been for a week now) and this is the 2nd time in this pregnancy that I have started opening. The first time was also up to the first stitch but only 1 cm… at 18 weeks, and by 19 weeks and a day or so, It was right back to normal. (after bedrest, then the doc said to go back to normal, so I did 1/2 of the norm. to be careful and opened up again.)at 21 wks, 1cm, even with bedrest by 22wks @2cm. I really think my doctor is doing everything he can – visits 1x a week w/ ultrasounds and cervical exams… I dont know why he doesnt just put me in the hospital or something…he kind of just tells me to expect early delivery, like at 25 weeks maybe 26… Friday I see a specialty doc. Anything I should know? Ask? Do? Not do?  Has anyone had success with dilating this early? to where the pregnancy is pretty much depending on the stitches? I’m kinda freaking out because no one seems to have any answers. I know it depends on how long my body can hold up, but on average.. how many this early are successful etc. my doc wont tell me, says there is no way to put a number on it, he doesnt want my hopes up OR down I think… so anyways, all info is appreciated, whether its good or bad news. thanks – kimberly

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kimberly wrote: > I really think my doctor is doing everything he can – visits 1x a week > w/ ultrasounds and cervical exams… I dont know why he doesnt just > put me in the hospital or something…he kind of just tells me to > expect early delivery, like at 25 weeks maybe 26… Friday I see a > specialty doc. > Anything I should know? Ask? Do? Not do?  Has anyone had success with > dilating this early? to where the pregnancy is pretty much depending > on the stitches? > I’m kinda freaking out because no one seems to have any answers. I > know it depends on how long my body can hold up, but on average.. how > many this early are successful etc. my doc wont tell me, says there is > no way to put a number on it, he doesnt want my hopes up OR down I > think… so anyways, all info is appreciated, whether its good or bad > news.

Dunno how much help this will be. A girl from work had it last year (before I met her). They put her on bedrest in the hospital for several months. I don’t know if she had the stitches or not, I’d imagine so. They were sure she’d deliver very early, but she made it to 38 weeks. I don’t really know any other details of her situation. She’s pg again (her kids are going to be about 1 yr apart), 7 months, and she doesn’t have it this time. She was quite young too, she’s almost 18 now. I hope the specialist will be more helpful. I can’t imagine why they wouldn’t put you in the hospital. It must be pretty hard to get solid bedrest at home. Do you get a home health nurse or anything? Good luck, Jeni.

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Hi, I was diagnosed PCOS in 2000. I have been on the pill (Yasmin) for almost two years. On the first and second days of the second week of my pill pack, I was so tired I forgot to take them. I resumed on the third day, taking two on the third and two on the fourth day of that week to catch up. I did have intercourse on the first of the two days on which I forgot my pill. What is the probability, given pcos, that I could have gotten pregnant?  I know that the pill packs give caution in relation to the second week, but am not clear how that is actually taking into consideration when one has pcos. thanks. Mysty

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The likelihood of someone getting pregnant during the first week of a pill pack is extreamly low.  If I remember correctly from when I was on the pill, I was usally bleeding the first couple days of a new pack, having statred about 3 or 4 days after the last acitve pill.  Even a ‘normal 28-day-cycle’ woman would have a very low risk of pregnancy during the first week of her cycle.  An egg only lives 24 hours and sperm can live up to 5 days, so you would have to have unprotected sex within 5 day prior to ovulation to concieve under normal circumstances.  I’d think you shouldn’t be worried.  A good general rule of thumb on when you might ovulate is approximate 2 weeks to 10 days prior to starting to bleed.  I know that is a veryhard way to calculate, and that it wouldn’t hold true for every woman, but the average luteal phase (the time between ovulation and mensturation) is 10 – 14 days. For every woman, the part of the cycle that can vary most is the time from the end of mensturation to ovulation.  Anyway, that is probably WAY more information than you were looking for, but thought I would offer it. Robin "Mysty" <inthem…@mailandnews.com> wrote in message

news:5c334e9f.0408240736.5540aa42@posting.google.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi, > I was diagnosed PCOS in 2000. I have been on the pill (Yasmin) for > almost two years. On the first and second days of the second week of > my pill pack, I was so tired I forgot to take them. I resumed on the > third day, taking two on the third and two on the fourth day of that > week to catch up. I did have intercourse on the first of the two days > on which I forgot my pill. What is the probability, given pcos, that I > could have gotten pregnant?  I know that the pill packs give caution > in relation to the second week, but am not clear how that is actually > taking into consideration when one has pcos. > thanks. > Mysty

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Hey everyone! This is hard for me to write.Im a 17yr old girl, who has always had very dark hair on my legs and arms, which,I have always been selfconcious about, but knew I could get over it. But now, over the last year, I have noticed I have hair on my chest (not just nipples, all over), abdomen, thighs, basically all over my body. I also have irregular periods, and sort of thinning hair. I had a blood test, and it came back normal.My doctor doesnt think there is anything wrong since I am young, and not slim(not overly).BUT i havent told her about the excess hair because I am too embarrassed. I havent told my mum either because of this. I know about laser hair removal,as I am currently having it done on my upper lip.This costs a lot, and takes time, which I havent got much of as I want to go to Uni in a year.argh, this is the time when I am meant to be having heaps of fun (and want to be) but this is lowering my selfconfidence. Also if I do have PCOS it has to be checked out straight away for health reasons doesnt it…Has anyone got any advice for me, or how you have/do cope with excess hair, and if you have got rid of it how? Also if you could just provide support, or advice on my situation. Thanks everyone

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>Also if I do >have PCOS it has to be checked out straight away for health reasons >doesnt it…Has anyone got any advice for me, or how you have/do cope

Push for more testing.  I had to.  You should have an estrogen, progesterone, total and free testosterone, fasting insulin, and fasting glucose. Luckily my hair is fairly kight.  I just pluck on my face and shave or use Nair other places.

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I am extremely frustrated w/ my situation. I have a 4 1/2 yr old daughter and conceived very easily. Now, wanting second child. I have not had my period in over a year. I am on Advandia for Insulin Resistance and my DR will probably give me Clomid to help conveive. I am extremely frustrated and in a hurry to have another child. Any advice???? Renee’

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> I am on Advandia for Insulin >Resistance and my DR will probably give me Clomid to help conveive.

Are you on metformin as well?  

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>i just found out today that i have pcos, now i don’t know what to >do next

I was just diagnosed a few weeks ago.  I’m on Metformin ER and finally starting to lose weight where I couldn’t before.

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well i just found out today that i have pcos, now i don’t know what to do next. i have to go see an endocrinologist first, then i don’t know what. I just wanted to know if there was any one else out there who has it and who can help me. thanks

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CONGRATULATIONS!  That’s a GREAT accomplishment, especially for only 5.5 months!

LOL! I hold no illusions that the second half will come off as fast. It would be nice, but I’m hoping to be there within a year. Or whenever. We’ll see. LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5′7" 265/202/140 & hubby- 6′ 310/217/180

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YEAAAHH!  Great going! — Linda 296/235/160 LC since Oct. 13, 2003 http://home.att.net/~lewis_linda/index.html

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I started this journey 5 1/2 months ago with 125lbs to lose. Today I am down 63 of those unwanted pounds of fat. 62 to go! Wow, saying I want to lose 60lbs sounds a LOT better than 100+lbs! Back in December I set a goal of being under 200 by May 25th. Looks like I might make it! Hot damn! LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5′7" 265/202/140 & hubby- 6′ 310/217/180

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I started this journey 5 1/2 months ago with 125lbs to lose. Today I am down 63 of those unwanted pounds of fat. 62 to go! Wow, saying I want to lose 60lbs sounds a LOT better than 100+lbs! Back in December I set a goal of being under 200 by May 25th. Looks like I might make it! Hot damn! LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5′7" 265/202/140 & hubby- 6′ 310/217/180

Very very good.  Keep after it. — JJ.

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Those are really great results. Many congratulations! doug – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I started this journey 5 1/2 months ago with 125lbs to lose. Today I am down 63 of those unwanted pounds of fat. 62 to go! Wow, saying I want to lose 60lbs sounds a LOT better than 100+lbs! Back in December I set a goal of being under 200 by May 25th. Looks like I might make it! Hot damn! LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5′7" 265/202/140 & hubby- 6′ 310/217/180

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I started this journey 5 1/2 months ago with 125lbs to lose. Today I am down 63 of those unwanted pounds of fat. 62 to go! Wow, saying I want to lose 60lbs sounds a LOT better than 100+lbs! Back in December I set a goal of being under 200 by May 25th. Looks like I might make it! Hot damn!

BRAVO!!!!! Carol

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Congrats!  Keep up the good work.  :-) I started this journey 5 1/2 months ago with 125lbs to lose. Today I am down 63 of those unwanted pounds of fat. 62 to go! Wow, saying I want to lose 60lbs sounds a LOT better than 100+lbs! Back in December I set a goal of being under 200 by May 25th. Looks like I might make it! Hot damn!

–                 "There’s a seeker born every minute."

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Felicidades, We started with the same initial weight.  I must say that you lose it pretty fast.  I started LC seven months ago and I have lost 42 pounds.  I am not complaining, on the contrary, I like my pace.  My goal to make it to 199 is October 10, exactly one year after I started.  Let’s see if I make it.  Again, congratulations.

I really have to give credit where credit is due to exercise as well as LC. I think I’m losing faster because this is the way I’m supposed to eat, period. PCOS and IR really did a number on my body, and it’s bouncing back nicely now that I’m treating it the way it should be. LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5′7" 265/202/140 & hubby- 6′ 310/217/180

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Great work! I have alot to lose too! That 125 does look so challanging at first I think too.  Keep the great work up, you can do it!

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I started this journey 5 1/2 months ago with 125lbs to lose. Today I am down 63 of those unwanted pounds of fat. 62 to go! Wow, saying I want to lose 60lbs sounds a LOT better than 100+lbs! Back in December I set a goal of being under 200 by May 25th. Looks like I might make it! Hot damn!

CONGRATULATIONS!  That’s a GREAT accomplishment, especially for only 5.5 months! — Saffire 205/157/125  -  5′2.5" Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo:  http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

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Geez, 42 is lots of weight.  Outstanding! Curt

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Felicidades, We started with the same initial weight.  I must say that you lose it pretty fast.  I started LC seven months ago and I have lost 42 pounds.  I am not complaining, on the contrary, I like my pace.  My goal to make it to 199 is October 10, exactly one year after I started.  Let’s see if I make it.  Again, congratulations. Yazaira Member since Oct 03 265/223/154 http://geocities.com/yazaira/dieta/

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I started this journey 5 1/2 months ago with 125lbs to lose. Today I am down 63 of those unwanted pounds of fat. 62 to go! Wow, saying I want to lose 60lbs sounds a LOT better than 100+lbs! Back in December I set a goal of being under 200 by May 25th. Looks like I might make it! Hot damn! LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5′7" 265/202/140 & hubby- 6′ 310/217/180

You go, girl! I’m proud for you! Can’t wait til I get halfway (but I am down 1/3). We just have to keep pluggin’. It’s gonna pay off in spades!! Keep up the good work!    ~ ~ ~ ~ Sh0rtcircuit (Deb) Clean out the junk. Started LC 04/03/04 Me: 186/157/100  5′0" Gunny: 280/238/180 5′11" "Keep on keepin’ on!" [My Dad, 8/13/10-12/1/94. His memory lives on.]

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Felicidades, We started with the same initial weight.  I must say that you lose it pretty fast.  I started LC seven months ago and I have lost 42 pounds.  I am not complaining, on the contrary, I like my pace.  My goal to make it to 199 is October 10, exactly one year after I started.  Let’s see if I make it.  Again, congratulations. Yazaira Member since Oct 03 265/223/154 http://geocities.com/yazaira/dieta/

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OMGoodness!  I just looked at those numbers and about fell off my seat!  I really hope you both keep going all the way to goal.  That is just so cool that you both are doing it together.  Really outstanding and exciting.  I am also amazed on how fast you both are losing.   I know you are not going as fast as the hubby, but you are really moving.  It would be great to see pictures of both of you before and when you are done.  It would be amazing I am sure. Nice work! Curt

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I started this journey 5 1/2 months ago with 125lbs to lose. Today I am down 63 of those unwanted pounds of fat. 62 to go! Wow, saying I want to lose 60lbs sounds a LOT better than 100+lbs! Back in December I set a goal of being under 200 by May 25th. Looks like I might make it! Hot damn! LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5′7" 265/202/140 & hubby- 6′ 310/217/180

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I started this journey 5 1/2 months ago with 125lbs to lose. Today I am down 63 of those unwanted pounds of fat. 62 to go! Wow, saying I want to lose 60lbs sounds a LOT better than 100+lbs! Back in December I set a goal of being under 200 by May 25th. Looks like I might make it! Hot damn! LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5′7" 265/202/140 & hubby- 6′ 310/217/180

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Congratulations!  I am also halfway to my goal.  The end is in sight, but it’s only the beginning of a whole new life.  Keep going!

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just realized that my fingers are smaller.  I just LOVE it when I notice the little things — Saffire 205/158/125  -  5′2.5" Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo:  http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

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I just realized that my fingers are smaller.  I just LOVE it when I notice the little things

Those little things just keep adding up, don’t they : ) Marsha/Ohio

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I just realized that my fingers are smaller.  I just LOVE it when I notice the little things — Saffire 205/158/125  -  5′2.5" Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo:  http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

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| I just realized that my fingers are smaller.  I just LOVE it when I | notice the little things LOL! Congratulations on the skinny fingers.  Although I’ve found it’s anuisance because my rings keep falling off now… — Peter 270/219/180 website:  http://users.thelink.net/marengo

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I just realized that my fingers are smaller.  I just LOVE it when I notice the little things — Saffire

I know what you mean Saff!  I’ve had to adjust my car seat a couple times, but what I really loved when I noticed it, was that I was walking briskly to my car and talking on my cell and I wasn’t huffing and puffing!  Love it. And today I realized after the fact, that I ran down the steps!  Before it used to hurt more to go down steps than up. *It is great* I’m so happy and especially cause I got my flexability back too. Monica — Started 01/20/04 362/310.4/250 "Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential."  - Winston Churchill — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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I just realized that my fingers are smaller.  I just LOVE it when I notice the little things — Saffire 205/158/125  -  5′2.5" Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo:  http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

My rings have had to change fingers in order to even stay on.  They twirl on my fingers and it won’t be long before I have to get them all resized.  I gauge my water weight gains by my hands.  If my rings are twirling then I’m okay.  When they stop then I know I am retaining fluid. Another little thing that I noticed, I can shave my legs so much easier now. Painting my toenails is so much fun!  And I’ve noticed how "thin" my collarbone and shoulders have gotten.  Gotta love those little things…… — Kelly 270/209/Goal Weight 140 51 3/4 Total Inches Lost – Measurements updated April 21st. April Challenge Weight: 205

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My watch was the first thing that I noticed. Im still hoping that my fingers get smaller so my rings will fit better. My shoes fit better now too. Shaz in Melbourne, Australia atkins 3rd time lucky since 19th April, 2004 lb 218/214/150ish kg 99/97/70ish 5ft 4in ttc, 1500mg metformin daily pcos, insulin resistant

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just realized that my fingers are smaller.  I just LOVE it when I notice the little things — Saffire 205/158/125  -  5′2.5" Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo:  http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333 My rings have had to change fingers in order to even stay on.  They twirl on my fingers and it won’t be long before I have to get them all resized.  I gauge my water weight gains by my hands.  If my rings are twirling then I’m okay.  When they stop then I know I am retaining fluid. Another little thing that I noticed, I can shave my legs so much easier now. Painting my toenails is so much fun!  And I’ve noticed how "thin" my collarbone and shoulders have gotten.  Gotta love those little things…… — Kelly 270/209/Goal Weight 140 51 3/4 Total Inches Lost – Measurements updated April 21st. April Challenge Weight: 205

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I just realized that my fingers are smaller.  I just LOVE it when I notice the little things

I love it when you mention things like this. Makes me more appreciateive.  :) I then do a body check to see if I lost anywhere or noticed it. I had to drop a bra size, lost alot of weight in the breasts. I see my knees, and gotta say they look nice, then the neck and shoulder blades too. I do not see it on the scale right now, but I "feel" it in areas. My legs used to hold so much water retention, they no longer do. I am getting to love my body now. Not hate it. You are a inspiration to me Saffire! You help me to want to keep sticking to this WOE.

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Either that or I’ve always been a perv!  I do have slightly elevated testosterone / androgens due to PCOS.  Elevated sex drive is the only side effect from this disorder that I like!! — Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net http://community.webshots.com/user/perpleglow

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You must have had access to better stuff than I did. Yeah, but it increases sex drive, so you burn more calories to let you eat munchies!! — Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net I was thinking the same thing. I would have thought cannabis would give the munchies  lol

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You must have had access to better stuff than I did.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Yeah, but it increases sex drive, so you burn more calories to let you eat munchies!! — Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net I was thinking the same thing. I would have thought cannabis would give the munchies  lol

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Yeah, but it increases sex drive, so you burn more calories to let you eat munchies!! — Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I was thinking the same thing. I would have thought cannabis would give the munchies  lol Maybe try some low-alcohol beers, as it’s the alcohol that contains the vast majority of the calories.  It does depend on you though.  I don’t think there would be a problem in having a drink on Friday or Saturday – although maybe not both.  Personally, I have never found that alcohol does anything to my weight, but I know this is not the experience of the vast majority of people. Cannabis is a lot better for weight-loss MadJock Ok, I know this is bad when slimming, but i really do like to have a drink on friday and saturday nights. So i was wondering if some drinks contain less calories than others, like vodka compared to lager/beer ? Obviously vodka would be taken with diet softdrinks. Thanks Stuart A simple formula to use is to take the proof and subtract 15 and that will give you a reasonable estimate of the calories per ounce (i.e. 80 proof vodka is 65 cal/oz.).  Beer is about 12 cal/oz. or about 150 cal for a 12 oz. bottle. Wine varies from 15-20 cal/oz for red & white wines to 40-50 cal/oz for dessert wines. Keep in mind that with alcohol it’s not always the calories but the reduction in will power that may accompany a drink or two.  With that said, I enjoy a good dark beer once a week and it hasn’t killed me or my diet so far, but then again I only drink at home because I’m a total lightweight/cheap date and get a major buzz from my one drink. Jenn (sorry I don’t do metrics)

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m not complely sure why, but WW shows a shot of hard liquor to have less points (i.e. calories) than either a 12 oz glass of non-lite beer or a 6 oz glass of wine.   1 oz of hard has the same point value as lite-beer (which, by the way I cannot stand, sex in a canoe is what I call it. that would be f**king near water for those slow on the pickup) LOL – I like that one.  1 oz of hard liquor is approximately the same as a lite beer (around 100 cal) but a non-lite beer is around 150 or more. Jenn Why waste precious calories on cheap booze?  Go for the good stuff! Life is too short for bad beer. If you’re going to have a beer, have A GOOD beer. That lite stuff sucks indeed. I still drink a good microbrew ale, pilsner, stout or lambic once in a while; I just make sure it is once in a while. Martha

I’m partial to dark beers, especially Guiness, but no one has it on tap and everyone serves it cold.  Lots of great microbrews around and I have a friend who makes the most fantastic lager, but sadly only once a year. Jenn

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m not complely sure why, but WW shows a shot of hard liquor to have less points (i.e. calories) than either a 12 oz glass of non-lite beer or a 6 oz glass of wine.   1 oz of hard has the same point value as lite-beer (which, by the way I cannot stand, sex in a canoe is what I call it. that would be f**king near water for those slow on the pickup) LOL – I like that one.  1 oz of hard liquor is approximately the same as a lite beer (around 100 cal) but a non-lite beer is around 150 or more. Jenn Why waste precious calories on cheap booze?  Go for the good stuff!

Life is too short for bad beer. If you’re going to have a beer, have A GOOD beer. That lite stuff sucks indeed. I still drink a good microbrew ale, pilsner, stout or lambic once in a while; I just make sure it is once in a while. Martha – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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I was thinking the same thing.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I would have thought cannabis would give the munchies  lol Maybe try some low-alcohol beers, as it’s the alcohol that contains the vast majority of the calories.  It does depend on you though.  I don’t think there would be a problem in having a drink on Friday or Saturday – although maybe not both.  Personally, I have never found that alcohol does anything to my weight, but I know this is not the experience of the vast majority of people. Cannabis is a lot better for weight-loss MadJock Ok, I know this is bad when slimming, but i really do like to have a drink on friday and saturday nights. So i was wondering if some drinks contain less calories than others, like vodka compared to lager/beer ? Obviously vodka would be taken with diet softdrinks. Thanks Stuart A simple formula to use is to take the proof and subtract 15 and that will give you a reasonable estimate of the calories per ounce (i.e. 80 proof vodka is 65 cal/oz.).  Beer is about 12 cal/oz. or about 150 cal for a 12 oz. bottle. Wine varies from 15-20 cal/oz for red & white wines to 40-50 cal/oz for dessert wines. Keep in mind that with alcohol it’s not always the calories but the reduction in will power that may accompany a drink or two.  With that said, I enjoy a good dark beer once a week and it hasn’t killed me or my diet so far, but then again I only drink at home because I’m a total lightweight/cheap date and get a major buzz from my one drink. Jenn (sorry I don’t do metrics)

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Ok, I know this is bad when slimming, but i really do like to have a drink on friday and saturday nights. So i was wondering if some drinks contain less calories than others, like vodka compared to lager/beer ? Obviously vodka would be taken with diet softdrinks. I’m not complely sure why, but WW shows a shot of hard liquor to have less points (i.e. calories) than either a 12 oz glass of non-lite beer or a 6 oz glass of wine.   1 oz of hard has the same point value as lite-beer (which, by the way I cannot stand, sex in a canoe is what I call it. that would be f**king near water for those slow on the pickup) — For good laugh at computer security, go to http://www.vseasy.com/Security_Humor.html

LOL – I like that one.  1 oz of hard liquor is approximately the same as a lite beer (around 100 cal) but a non-lite beer is around 150 or more. Jenn Why waste precious calories on cheap booze?  Go for the good stuff!

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Ok, I know this is bad when slimming, but i really do like to have a drink on friday and saturday nights. So i was wondering if some drinks contain less calories than others, like vodka compared to lager/beer ? Obviously vodka would be taken with diet softdrinks.

I’m not complely sure why, but WW shows a shot of hard liquor to have less points (i.e. calories) than either a 12 oz glass of non-lite beer or a 6 oz glass of wine.   1 oz of hard has the same point value as lite-beer (which, by the way I cannot stand, sex in a canoe is what I call it. that would be f**king near water for those slow on the pickup) — For good laugh at computer security, go to   http://www.vseasy.com/Security_Humor.html

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Ok, I know this is bad when slimming, but i really do like to have a drink on friday and saturday nights. So i was wondering if some drinks contain less calories than others, like vodka compared to lager/beer ? Obviously vodka would be taken with diet softdrinks. Thanks Stuart A simple formula to use is to take the proof and subtract 15 and that will give you a reasonable estimate of the calories per ounce (i.e. 80 proof vodka is 65 cal/oz.).  Beer is about 12 cal/oz. or about 150 cal for a 12 oz. bottle. Wine varies from 15-20 cal/oz for red & white wines to 40-50 cal/oz for dessert wines. Keep in mind that with alcohol it’s not always the calories but the reduction in will power that may accompany a drink or two.  With that said, I enjoy a good dark beer once a week and it hasn’t killed me or my diet so far, but then again I only drink at home because I’m a total lightweight/cheap date and get a major buzz from my one drink. Jenn (sorry I don’t do metrics)

Very true, and make sure and eat something low fat before you go to the bar, one because it’s not healthy to drink on an empty stomach and two to help with the will power. Or were you talking the coyote ugly factor

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The alcohol in those beverages has the same calorie count, it’s either 7 or 9 calories per gram.  The other ingredients it is going to vary.  A (one) drink won’t hurt once or twice a week. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Ok, I know this is bad when slimming, but i really do like to have a drink on friday and saturday nights. So i was wondering if some drinks contain less calories than others, like vodka compared to lager/beer ? Obviously vodka would be taken with diet softdrinks. Thanks Stuart

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I would have thought cannabis would give the munchies  lol

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Maybe try some low-alcohol beers, as it’s the alcohol that contains the vast majority of the calories.  It does depend on you though.  I don’t think there would be a problem in having a drink on Friday or Saturday – although maybe not both.  Personally, I have never found that alcohol does anything to my weight, but I know this is not the experience of the vast majority of people. Cannabis is a lot better for weight-loss MadJock Ok, I know this is bad when slimming, but i really do like to have a drink on friday and saturday nights. So i was wondering if some drinks contain less calories than others, like vodka compared to lager/beer ? Obviously vodka would be taken with diet softdrinks. Thanks Stuart A simple formula to use is to take the proof and subtract 15 and that will give you a reasonable estimate of the calories per ounce (i.e. 80 proof vodka is 65 cal/oz.).  Beer is about 12 cal/oz. or about 150 cal for a 12 oz. bottle. Wine varies from 15-20 cal/oz for red & white wines to 40-50 cal/oz for dessert wines. Keep in mind that with alcohol it’s not always the calories but the reduction in will power that may accompany a drink or two.  With that said, I enjoy a good dark beer once a week and it hasn’t killed me or my diet so far, but then again I only drink at home because I’m a total lightweight/cheap date and get a major buzz from my one drink. Jenn (sorry I don’t do metrics)

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Maybe try some low-alcohol beers, as it’s the alcohol that contains the vast majority of the calories.  It does depend on you though.  I don’t think there would be a problem in having a drink on Friday or Saturday – although maybe not both.  Personally, I have never found that alcohol does anything to my weight, but I know this is not the experience of the vast majority of people. Cannabis is a lot better for weight-loss MadJock

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Ok, I know this is bad when slimming, but i really do like to have a drink on friday and saturday nights. So i was wondering if some drinks contain less calories than others, like vodka compared to lager/beer ? Obviously vodka would be taken with diet softdrinks. Thanks Stuart A simple formula to use is to take the proof and subtract 15 and that will give you a reasonable estimate of the calories per ounce (i.e. 80 proof vodka is 65 cal/oz.).  Beer is about 12 cal/oz. or about 150 cal for a 12 oz. bottle. Wine varies from 15-20 cal/oz for red & white wines to 40-50 cal/oz for dessert wines. Keep in mind that with alcohol it’s not always the calories but the reduction in will power that may accompany a drink or two.  With that said, I enjoy a good dark beer once a week and it hasn’t killed me or my diet so far, but then again I only drink at home because I’m a total lightweight/cheap date and get a major buzz from my one drink. Jenn (sorry I don’t do metrics)

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Ok, I know this is bad when slimming, but i really do like to have a drink on friday and saturday nights. So i was wondering if some drinks contain less calories than others, like vodka compared to lager/beer ? Obviously vodka would be taken with diet softdrinks. Thanks Stuart

A simple formula to use is to take the proof and subtract 15 and that will give you a reasonable estimate of the calories per ounce (i.e. 80 proof vodka is 65 cal/oz.).  Beer is about 12 cal/oz. or about 150 cal for a 12 oz. bottle. Wine varies from 15-20 cal/oz for red & white wines to 40-50 cal/oz for dessert wines. Keep in mind that with alcohol it’s not always the calories but the reduction in will power that may accompany a drink or two.  With that said, I enjoy a good dark beer once a week and it hasn’t killed me or my diet so far, but then again I only drink at home because I’m a total lightweight/cheap date and get a major buzz from my one drink. Jenn (sorry I don’t do metrics)

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Ok, I know this is bad when slimming, but i really do like to have a drink on friday and saturday nights. So i was wondering if some drinks contain less calories than others, like vodka compared to lager/beer ? Obviously vodka would be taken with diet softdrinks. Thanks Stuart

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